The 160th SOAR Pilot Who RESCUED Us Out Was My Cousin

Mar 29, 2026 · 0:25:21

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Julian McDonald recounts a Snake River mission rescue.
His cousin flew QRF after a 160th helicopter was shot down.
Discusses intense combat ops due to relaxed ROE in Iraq.

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JM

Julian McDonald

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